Johnston County

OK · Pop. 8,560 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Johnston County is a rural county in OK with a population of approximately 8,560.

$/Acre: $728

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 218 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 9.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax4.52%

Cost of Living Index83.3

Median Household Income$79,185

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$728

Median Home Price$224K

Acres for Sale1905

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season218 days

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,708 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K813

Property Crime /100K1045

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyStrong